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Big Law 10 October 2024 ByGrace RobbieLaw Society of NSW launches Lawyer Mediator Accreditation Scheme

The Law Society of NSW has introduced a new accreditation system that enables individuals seeking to resolve disputes...

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Big Law 16 September 2024 ByJerome Doraisamy‘Dark Waters’ inspiration to speak at NSW Law Society conference

American “forever chemicals” lawyer Robert Bilott, who was portrayed by actor Mark Ruffalo in the hit 2019 movie...

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Politics 11 September 2024 ByGrace RobbieElectoral processes must be safeguarded, says NSW Law Society

Ahead of this weekend’s local elections in NSW, the president of the Law Society of NSW has urged the state government...

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Big Law 17 July 2024 ByLauren CroftAs the amount of pro bono work within the profession increases amid...

As the amount of pro bono work within the profession increases amid rising inflation and growing ESG concerns, more...

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The Bar 15 July 2024 ByJerome Doraisamy4 women appointed to NSW Local Court

In a historic move, four female solicitors have been appointed to the bench of the Local Court of NSW.

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Corporate Counsel 09 July 2024 ByLauren CroftWomen ‘drawn’ to in-house roles with higher salaries, more...

New data has revealed that in-house may be the place to be for female solicitors, with salaries exceeding those of...

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Big Law 09 July 2024 ByLauren Croft‘It’s not the old boys’ club anymore’: Women outnumber male...

With female practitioners entering the profession at two and a half times the rate of men, the legal industry in...

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Big Law 05 July 2024 ByLauren CroftNSW solicitors delivered an estimated ‘$117m worth of pro bono...

More solicitors in NSW are undertaking pro bono work than ever before, and female solicitors outnumber male solicitors...

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NewLaw 19 June 2024 ByGrace RobbieCommunity funding welcome but courts need more, says NSW Law Society

While the 2024–25 NSW budget bolsters state justice system resources and offers support to vulnerable individuals...

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Big Law 13 June 2024 ByGrace RobbieDebt relief needed to ensure lawyers stay in the regions

A proposal to reduce HECS debt for lawyers relocating to rural, regional and remote areas has the potential to transform...

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